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Anna Beth Shirkey
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Anna Beth Shirkey

Anna Beth Shirkey is a senior at the University of Georgia, studying Advertising and English. In her free time, you can find her at the Georgia Theatre or enjoying local food downtown. 

Top 10 Things to Do During Your Freshman Year at UGA

As afreshman, there's nothing more exciting than finally being able to take part in all that the University of Georgia has to offer. Along with being the first state-chartered college in the country and being located in the city of Athens, UGA is booming with countless numbers of customs, traditions, and fun activities to do around every corner. With so many things to see and do, the opportunities are endless as one begins their first official year as a Bulldog. To make things easier, here are the top 10 things to do during your freshman year at UGA. …

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Athens' Own: Timi Conley

Nextin our series of profiles of Athenians who contribute to our town's creative energy: Timi Conley is one of Athens' favorite musical talents, as well as visual artist and "Master of Ceremonies" for Athens' annual Halloween blowout, the Wild Rumpus. Famous for his incredible guitar skills and harmonious vocals, Timi is guaranteed to rock the stage and share his highly-contagious energy with any crowd…

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Athens' Own: DANK

With Athfest rolling around the corner, it's important to take a closer look at some of the performers that will be rocking the stage this coming weekend. Dank, formerly known as Dank Sinatra, will…

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Athens' Own: Marti Schimmel

First in a new series of profiles of local Athenians who contribute to our town's creative energy! Marti Schimmel is the owner and head chef of the popular Athens restaurant and catering business Marti's at Midday. Known for its Southern-style dishes such as succulent chicken salad, pimento cheese…

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